About Probate Bond
This form is a bond in which a named principal and surety jointly promise to pay the State of Connecticut a penal sum, conditioned on the principal faithfully performing the duties of a fiduciary position.
When you'd use it: The form is used when a court has appointed a fiduciary to a position of trust, to record the bond securing that person's performance of the duties.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Probate Bond is published as a PDF by the Connecticut courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Source: ctprobate.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Probate Bond in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Probate Bond (PC-480) when the form is used when a court has appointed a fiduciary to a position of trust, to record the bond securing that person's performance of the duties. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Connecticut probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Probate Bond carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Probate Bond to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Connecticut county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).